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Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.

Eichler Living vs. Traditional Luxury: Why Some Buyers Walk Away from Brand-New Mansions

At a certain price point in Silicon Valley real estate, an interesting phenomenon emerges: buyers who can afford a brand-new 6,000–10,000 sq ft mansion are instead falling in love with 1,800–2,500 sq ft mid-century modern Eichler homes. This isn’t about money – it’s about how the space feels. The ap
Eichler Streets That Trade Like Blue-Chip Stocks

An aerial view of an Eichler enclave in Redwood City, CA. Limited supply on such blocks often leads to eager bidding, making these micro-locations particularly resilient.Not all Eichler homes trade the same—even within the same neighborhood tract. Some streets behave like blue-chip stocks: resilient
Lynnhaven: A West San Jose Neighborhood Guide

Location, Layout & History Start here: our West San Jose guide links 18 street-level neighborhood guides, with live listings, and West San Jose neighborhoods: where to live compares Lynnhaven with the neighborhoods around it. Lynnhaven (often spelled Lynn Haven) is a residential pocket in West San J
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